Trump waves the green flag to start the IndyCar race as drivers zoom through Washington's streets

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michelle L. Price | The Associated Press, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · August 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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For once, things were moving fast in the nation’s capital. Washington was hosting an IndyCar race through its streets Sunday, with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump kicking off the Freedom 250 Grand Prix by leading a slow lap in the presidential limousine through the course. Soo...

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